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Meet Cute the Hitman
What happens when a recluse heiress hops into the wrong car that belongs to the hitman that's been searching for her? Glitter, tiaras and bullets fly.
Killian's whole hitman life is spun into chaos when a quirky, innocent heiress with a head full of rainbows and unicorns hops into his car, mistaking him for her driver. He was sent to find her, and she fell right into his lap wielding a lightsaber and wearing a crown of real jewels. She has a knack for doing that. New mission: keep the girl alive and kill anyone who tries to dampen the sunshine she gives the world. She is, after all, his Zolotse.
Teddy has luck on her side when all her planned sneaky adventures start to crumble away. The luck comes in the form of a sexy Russian tatted driver that is three times her size. He may appear intimidating, but he's the sweetest man she's ever met. When her flight gets cancelled, Killian is there to save the day! He has a knack for that. How lucky can one girl get? New mission: have the adventure of a lifetime with the most handsome man she has ever met. He is, after all, her sweetheart.
"Meet-Cute the Hitman" weaves humor and heart in a story where love and danger collide, leaving readers wondering if love can truly conquer all.
Killian's whole hitman life is spun into chaos when a quirky, innocent heiress with a head full of rainbows and unicorns hops into his car, mistaking him for her driver. He was sent to find her, and she fell right into his lap wielding a lightsaber and wearing a crown of real jewels. She has a knack for doing that. New mission: keep the girl alive and kill anyone who tries to dampen the sunshine she gives the world. She is, after all, his Zolotse.
Teddy has luck on her side when all her planned sneaky adventures start to crumble away. The luck comes in the form of a sexy Russian tatted driver that is three times her size. He may appear intimidating, but he's the sweetest man she's ever met. When her flight gets cancelled, Killian is there to save the day! He has a knack for that. How lucky can one girl get? New mission: have the adventure of a lifetime with the most handsome man she has ever met. He is, after all, her sweetheart.
"Meet-Cute the Hitman" weaves humor and heart in a story where love and danger collide, leaving readers wondering if love can truly conquer all.
186 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 31, 2026
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April 1, 2026
DUAL VIRGINS!! *Happy dance!! Booty shake!!* (They are each others first, last and only EVERYTHING, including dating, kissing, touching, intimacy of any kind, sex and love!)
Only two, very long quotes in this review, because there is so much included in the book about their first times of everything with each other, if I included it all, it would be at least a dozen quotes!
*Be still my heart, be still*
Quote,
"Killian, have you had sex before?" I ask. "Wait, don't answer
that." I hold my hands out in a stop motion. "I don't want to hear
about you with other women," I admit.
"It would upset you if I had?" I nod. It actually makes me feel a
little stabby, and I'm not a violent person except when playing video
games. I'm not going to tell Killian about the stabby thing. He'll think
I'm crazy. It's better for him to slowly learn about my oddness. No
need to warn him that he’s only seen the tip of the iceberg. "It
should not. I —"
"It doesn't bother you knowing about the men I've been with?"
His face darkens. "You said there's never been anyone." He
stands. "Names."
I burst into laughter. "Are you jealous?" I bounce slightly on my
heels, loving that he’s having this reaction.
"Homicidal."
"Homicidal." I snort. "There is no one. I was only saying I'm
guessing you wouldn't want to hear about me with other people, not
that there are, like, I don't want to hear about you with other
people." I watch him relax.
"There is no one." He sits right back.
"I mean, like, ever. Not just this second."
"There is only you." I open my mouth to speak again, but he
beats me to it. "Ever." I press my lips back together. "Sit, and I'll put
my hand on your knee." I walk over toward him, not sure how to
respond to what he said yet.
Killian puts his hands on my hips but then moves them to my
knees. It's the cutest thing ever, and I can't stop myself from
pressing my mouth to his. That has him moving his hands quickly.
They wrap around me and pull me more into his giant body as our
tongues stroke against each other's.
"I want you," he says when the kisses break. I can feel his
hardness pressing against my panties.
"Why do you want me if you've never been with anyone else
before?" His dark brows pull together.
"I don't know. I just know you're different. How I feel around
you."
end quote.
Quote,
"How did you do things before? Did
you have girls before who were different?" Teddy is hesitant with her
words, making me know they carry weight to them.
"You are the only one that's ever been different," I reassure her.
"Killian," she says with a small, shy smile. "I mean, you've done
the deed before." I've done many deeds, and they’ve all ended in
death. That can't be the one she is speaking of. "You know—" She
wiggles her brows.
"Eat pussy."
"Oh my God." She covers her face with her hands.
"Your nails," I remind her, making her quickly pull them back
from her face.
"I meant sex or whatever," she hisses. Teddy might not be so shy
about her body anymore, but it appears from her round cheeks that
are starting to turn pink that she might still be bashful about sex.
"I have not done those things." Teddy blinks at me, opening and
then closing her mouth. Why is she so shocked? I thought we
covered this. "Have I upset you?"
"No." Teddy's expression starts to change, and tears fill her eyes.
"You're going to cry." She starts blinking quickly, and panic hits
me. I don't panic. When you panic, shit gets sloppy.
"It's not sad." A slow smile forms on her lips. "I'm just really,
really happy," she tells me, her face going soft.
end quote.
Safe
No cheating
No OM/OW drama
No OM/OW comparisons
No separation (stuck like glue since they met!)
No gross condom use
No third act break up
HEA (with a really funny epilogue)
Lighthearted romcom, no angst, easy read.
This is the story of Teddy, a sweet, naive, rich girl, full of sunshine, energy and zest for life, whom is on a mission to save her best friend escape a man (this is going to be the story of Lily and Tristan in the next book). She doesn't cuss which makes for really funny comebacks coming from her, and she is very naive, has been bullied all through school and misses her grandmother who passed, but she has her trusty butler Roland and her lynx cat Minnie. She sneakily escapes to catch her ride to get to her friend, so in her haste, almost gets hit by the car. Inside is a Russian giant.
Killian is a cold, merciless hitman. He doesn't laugh, smile, emote and what I love about him is he never felt attraction or any feelings close to that for the opposite sex, until Teddy. Their meet cute involves a light saber and some very funny back and forth banter. He doesn't understand how he got this angel to climb in his car, but his whole purpose for being there was meant to be. He doesn't question it, and as minutes go by he tries to work hard to keep forever the only person who has breached his cold nature with her warmth. Killian is alone in the world, and has been most of his life since he was orphaned, so being alone and on the move was easy for him, until an unbreakable bond fused his entire self, mind, body, heart and soul to this tornado of sunshine. Now he cannot bring himself to imagine life without her and these two are stuck like glue and defend each other when tertiary characters try to get the best of them. Teddy is feisty calling anyone giving her man the stink eye a jerk face, which brings a smile to his face, and of course Killian just has to stand there stone faced telling men to "watch it", and immediately they cower. These two stole my heart.
This turns into a fun road trip, where Killian smiles, stares at the most beautiful sight he has ever seen and anything she wants, he makes it happen for her. He is completely in her thrall and she is just as possessive of her big Russian man! She lets him know he is all hers! The whole book is their road trip going from place to place and also them discovering all of which lovebirds experience, but they experience it for the first time together and I decided not to put any quotes except for two because they discuss it often and also let us know in their inner monologue that this is all new to both of them. Of course these scenes were my favorite because it is the heart of romance and Lucy Darling delivered! I enjoyed it and I HIGHLY recommend it! I will be rereading this often to have my DV fix for sure!
I loved it so much! It had me smile from ear to ear and made my heart happy. Now I cannot wait for Lily and Tristan's story. They new each other for years, but when Lily wants to escape, he finally makes a move and kidnaps her. It should be interesting. I prefer heroes like Killian. Killian would have never waited so long to claim his beloved, but I bet there is a good reason why Tristan waited.
Happy reading everyone!
Only two, very long quotes in this review, because there is so much included in the book about their first times of everything with each other, if I included it all, it would be at least a dozen quotes!
*Be still my heart, be still*
Quote,
"Killian, have you had sex before?" I ask. "Wait, don't answer
that." I hold my hands out in a stop motion. "I don't want to hear
about you with other women," I admit.
"It would upset you if I had?" I nod. It actually makes me feel a
little stabby, and I'm not a violent person except when playing video
games. I'm not going to tell Killian about the stabby thing. He'll think
I'm crazy. It's better for him to slowly learn about my oddness. No
need to warn him that he’s only seen the tip of the iceberg. "It
should not. I —"
"It doesn't bother you knowing about the men I've been with?"
His face darkens. "You said there's never been anyone." He
stands. "Names."
I burst into laughter. "Are you jealous?" I bounce slightly on my
heels, loving that he’s having this reaction.
"Homicidal."
"Homicidal." I snort. "There is no one. I was only saying I'm
guessing you wouldn't want to hear about me with other people, not
that there are, like, I don't want to hear about you with other
people." I watch him relax.
"There is no one." He sits right back.
"I mean, like, ever. Not just this second."
"There is only you." I open my mouth to speak again, but he
beats me to it. "Ever." I press my lips back together. "Sit, and I'll put
my hand on your knee." I walk over toward him, not sure how to
respond to what he said yet.
Killian puts his hands on my hips but then moves them to my
knees. It's the cutest thing ever, and I can't stop myself from
pressing my mouth to his. That has him moving his hands quickly.
They wrap around me and pull me more into his giant body as our
tongues stroke against each other's.
"I want you," he says when the kisses break. I can feel his
hardness pressing against my panties.
"Why do you want me if you've never been with anyone else
before?" His dark brows pull together.
"I don't know. I just know you're different. How I feel around
you."
end quote.
Quote,
"How did you do things before? Did
you have girls before who were different?" Teddy is hesitant with her
words, making me know they carry weight to them.
"You are the only one that's ever been different," I reassure her.
"Killian," she says with a small, shy smile. "I mean, you've done
the deed before." I've done many deeds, and they’ve all ended in
death. That can't be the one she is speaking of. "You know—" She
wiggles her brows.
"Eat pussy."
"Oh my God." She covers her face with her hands.
"Your nails," I remind her, making her quickly pull them back
from her face.
"I meant sex or whatever," she hisses. Teddy might not be so shy
about her body anymore, but it appears from her round cheeks that
are starting to turn pink that she might still be bashful about sex.
"I have not done those things." Teddy blinks at me, opening and
then closing her mouth. Why is she so shocked? I thought we
covered this. "Have I upset you?"
"No." Teddy's expression starts to change, and tears fill her eyes.
"You're going to cry." She starts blinking quickly, and panic hits
me. I don't panic. When you panic, shit gets sloppy.
"It's not sad." A slow smile forms on her lips. "I'm just really,
really happy," she tells me, her face going soft.
end quote.
Safe
No cheating
No OM/OW drama
No OM/OW comparisons
No separation (stuck like glue since they met!)
No gross condom use
No third act break up
HEA (with a really funny epilogue)
Lighthearted romcom, no angst, easy read.
This is the story of Teddy, a sweet, naive, rich girl, full of sunshine, energy and zest for life, whom is on a mission to save her best friend escape a man (this is going to be the story of Lily and Tristan in the next book). She doesn't cuss which makes for really funny comebacks coming from her, and she is very naive, has been bullied all through school and misses her grandmother who passed, but she has her trusty butler Roland and her lynx cat Minnie. She sneakily escapes to catch her ride to get to her friend, so in her haste, almost gets hit by the car. Inside is a Russian giant.
Killian is a cold, merciless hitman. He doesn't laugh, smile, emote and what I love about him is he never felt attraction or any feelings close to that for the opposite sex, until Teddy. Their meet cute involves a light saber and some very funny back and forth banter. He doesn't understand how he got this angel to climb in his car, but his whole purpose for being there was meant to be. He doesn't question it, and as minutes go by he tries to work hard to keep forever the only person who has breached his cold nature with her warmth. Killian is alone in the world, and has been most of his life since he was orphaned, so being alone and on the move was easy for him, until an unbreakable bond fused his entire self, mind, body, heart and soul to this tornado of sunshine. Now he cannot bring himself to imagine life without her and these two are stuck like glue and defend each other when tertiary characters try to get the best of them. Teddy is feisty calling anyone giving her man the stink eye a jerk face, which brings a smile to his face, and of course Killian just has to stand there stone faced telling men to "watch it", and immediately they cower. These two stole my heart.
This turns into a fun road trip, where Killian smiles, stares at the most beautiful sight he has ever seen and anything she wants, he makes it happen for her. He is completely in her thrall and she is just as possessive of her big Russian man! She lets him know he is all hers! The whole book is their road trip going from place to place and also them discovering all of which lovebirds experience, but they experience it for the first time together and I decided not to put any quotes except for two because they discuss it often and also let us know in their inner monologue that this is all new to both of them. Of course these scenes were my favorite because it is the heart of romance and Lucy Darling delivered! I enjoyed it and I HIGHLY recommend it! I will be rereading this often to have my DV fix for sure!
I loved it so much! It had me smile from ear to ear and made my heart happy. Now I cannot wait for Lily and Tristan's story. They new each other for years, but when Lily wants to escape, he finally makes a move and kidnaps her. It should be interesting. I prefer heroes like Killian. Killian would have never waited so long to claim his beloved, but I bet there is a good reason why Tristan waited.
Happy reading everyone!
March 31, 2026
3.5 ⭐
I can always rely on LD's FMC antics to make me smile every time, and Teddy is no different. Ngl, she's too naive, trusting, a bit childish at times, and probably OTT quirky. She's not going to be everyone else's cup of tea, and that's okay, as for me I enjoyed her crazy moments a lot. 😂
Then we have Killian, the badass assassin who fell so hard and fast for Teddy. He probably didn't know how to tell which way was up or down because she got him wrapped around her little finger. 😂 I really love me an obsessed, protective, and possessive man. Anyway, I liked his character too, and I loved seeing him become a devoted girl's dad in the epilogue.
As usual, it's short, insta-love, safe, and dual V! 🩷
I can always rely on LD's FMC antics to make me smile every time, and Teddy is no different. Ngl, she's too naive, trusting, a bit childish at times, and probably OTT quirky. She's not going to be everyone else's cup of tea, and that's okay, as for me I enjoyed her crazy moments a lot. 😂
Then we have Killian, the badass assassin who fell so hard and fast for Teddy. He probably didn't know how to tell which way was up or down because she got him wrapped around her little finger. 😂 I really love me an obsessed, protective, and possessive man. Anyway, I liked his character too, and I loved seeing him become a devoted girl's dad in the epilogue.
As usual, it's short, insta-love, safe, and dual V! 🩷
April 13, 2026
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶
HEA: 🌟🌟🌟/3
❗️Safety Below❗️
📌Triggers: Death if a Loved One (past; Heavily Mentioned) Murder (on-page) Violence (on-page)
📌 No Cheating/Sharing
📌 No OWD/OMD
📌 Dual Virgins
📌 No Separation/Third-act Breakup
Spice Rating: 🌶🌶
HEA: 🌟🌟🌟/3
❗️Safety Below❗️
📌Triggers: Death if a Loved One (past; Heavily Mentioned) Murder (on-page) Violence (on-page)
📌 No Cheating/Sharing
📌 No OWD/OMD
📌 Dual Virgins
📌 No Separation/Third-act Breakup
April 15, 2026
When I first started this I thought it was maybe going into the dnf pile because I’m severely allergic to second hand embarrassment and the fmc was the ‘blurts out every thought’ type but I’m glad I pushed through because she was actually just a wee bit weird and wonderful and I really enjoyed this.
Dual pov
Dual virgins
No owd/omd
No third act breakup
HEA
Epilogue many years later happily married with 3 daughters and a son on the way
Dual pov
Dual virgins
No owd/omd
No third act breakup
HEA
Epilogue many years later happily married with 3 daughters and a son on the way
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2026
estuvo chistoso, me gustó por eso. pero un poquito ridículo todo el asunto.
June 21, 2026
2.75⭐️
I meannnn this was a *pretty* forgettable book tbh. I wanted a nice lil palette cleanser - and it was for a bit - but then it got to the point where the heroine’s naivety and “out of touch” attitude really annoyed me. I mean ffs this is a grown ass woman and not a child!! Didn’t like the whole infantilising aspect because it just made me go😒😒😒. Overall, it wasn’t a realistic book for me and that took away the enjoyment of it for me. Personally, I like a good ol’ bitchy and tough h but hey that’s just me ig🤷🏻♀️
For my safety squad girlies: totally safe; both MCs are virgins and absolutely no OP drama
I meannnn this was a *pretty* forgettable book tbh. I wanted a nice lil palette cleanser - and it was for a bit - but then it got to the point where the heroine’s naivety and “out of touch” attitude really annoyed me. I mean ffs this is a grown ass woman and not a child!! Didn’t like the whole infantilising aspect because it just made me go😒😒😒. Overall, it wasn’t a realistic book for me and that took away the enjoyment of it for me. Personally, I like a good ol’ bitchy and tough h but hey that’s just me ig🤷🏻♀️
For my safety squad girlies: totally safe; both MCs are virgins and absolutely no OP drama
April 25, 2026
This book has wrapped me around its bookish funny fingers. I've been laughing and it reminded me to enjoy my time reading.
Killian dude, if you weren't so smitten with Teddy, I would have kidnapped you. But I don't think you'd let me kidnap you in the first place,even if Teddy allowed it, you'd kidnap her to go with us.
But that's fine, I like you man. You and Teddy made my day,hence the four stars.
Killian dude, if you weren't so smitten with Teddy, I would have kidnapped you. But I don't think you'd let me kidnap you in the first place,even if Teddy allowed it, you'd kidnap her to go with us.
But that's fine, I like you man. You and Teddy made my day,hence the four stars.
May 11, 2026
it’s giving nothing
April 4, 2026
Dual v
No OPD
No OPD
May 3, 2026
Hilarious novelette that put a constant smile on my face. I know I can count on this author to entertain me.
This time it's about the most naïve rich girl crossing paths with a contract killer who's just bewitched by her. Imagine this adorable young woman who escapes her mansion on a mission to save her friend from a possessive boyfriend. She comes face to face with this aloof, cold-blooded assassin who takes advantage of her innocence to kidnap her, fall in love with her and indulge all her whims.
The gall! :-D
It is so much fun. The contrast of their characters, their adventures together, his willingness to put his criminal expertise at her feet. Really, I laughed out loud at all the crazy plots and witty dialogues. I loved the pet, the sweetness of Teddy and Killian's relationship, the friendship with Lily, and all the places they visited together. So cute and funny. Hot too, lest anyone misunderstands. Enjoy!
This time it's about the most naïve rich girl crossing paths with a contract killer who's just bewitched by her. Imagine this adorable young woman who escapes her mansion on a mission to save her friend from a possessive boyfriend. She comes face to face with this aloof, cold-blooded assassin who takes advantage of her innocence to kidnap her, fall in love with her and indulge all her whims.
The gall! :-D
It is so much fun. The contrast of their characters, their adventures together, his willingness to put his criminal expertise at her feet. Really, I laughed out loud at all the crazy plots and witty dialogues. I loved the pet, the sweetness of Teddy and Killian's relationship, the friendship with Lily, and all the places they visited together. So cute and funny. Hot too, lest anyone misunderstands. Enjoy!
April 1, 2026
This read was a laugh out loud riot.😂😂😂😂 I love Teddy. I want a friend just like Teddy. She is amazingly funny and I love her crowns! I could not stop laughing. I loved every little bit of her! Ms. Darling did her thing in this book and I just knew she was a ride or die girl, Lol. Killian did not play about her and he was just a Sweetheart to and for her...I loved the fact that she had Minnie and Ro and her best friend Lily. She was on a mission, Lol. I can't count how many LOL moments, just so damn good!!!
5 beautiful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
5 beautiful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
June 11, 2026
It was a fun and cute read 💖
Teddy was all sunshine and sparkles but also naive and a little childish 😭 though it didn't bother me much because I'm a Lilah fan (iykyk).
The plot was entertaining, but I never really took it as seriously as the book seemed to want me to towards the end. It felt more lighthearted than intense.
I still had a great time with it.
Teddy was hilarious and Killian unintentionally funny
dual virgins trope btw 😋
Both experienced each other's firsts
Teddy was all sunshine and sparkles but also naive and a little childish 😭 though it didn't bother me much because I'm a Lilah fan (iykyk).
The plot was entertaining, but I never really took it as seriously as the book seemed to want me to towards the end. It felt more lighthearted than intense.
I still had a great time with it.
Teddy was hilarious and Killian unintentionally funny
dual virgins trope btw 😋
Both experienced each other's firsts
April 1, 2026
this was actually very...boring. It's just... the MCs weren't intresting enough.
-Dual virgins
-Age gap.
-Princess/Hitman.
-Safe Read
-No cheating or anything.
-HEA
-Dual virgins
-Age gap.
-Princess/Hitman.
-Safe Read
-No cheating or anything.
-HEA
April 4, 2026
Super cute. It’s insta love and dual v💓 no drama with other people
May 17, 2026
⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Read the book in few hours while on the train. I absolutely devoured it. The FMC was OTT silly but actually really sweet and the MMC was the greenest murder-y flag I have ever read about! Writing style was actually really easy to get into. There were parts where I laughed out loud about how gullible the FMC was but I guess the book was written with that in mind lol
🎀Dual POV
🎀Dual virgin
🎀Russian Hitman/princess
🎀No OW/OM
🎀Age gap
🎀insta love/lust
🎀OTT protective H
🎀Her wishes are his commands
🎀Russian petnames
🎀No 3rd act break-up
🎀HEA with a sweet epilogue
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
‼️⚠️TW: Violence and murder (on-page), mention of death of a family member‼️⚠️
Read the book in few hours while on the train. I absolutely devoured it. The FMC was OTT silly but actually really sweet and the MMC was the greenest murder-y flag I have ever read about! Writing style was actually really easy to get into. There were parts where I laughed out loud about how gullible the FMC was but I guess the book was written with that in mind lol
🎀Dual POV
🎀Dual virgin
🎀Russian Hitman/princess
🎀No OW/OM
🎀Age gap
🎀insta love/lust
🎀OTT protective H
🎀Her wishes are his commands
🎀Russian petnames
🎀No 3rd act break-up
🎀HEA with a sweet epilogue
Spice level: 🌶️🌶️
‼️⚠️TW: Violence and murder (on-page), mention of death of a family member‼️⚠️
April 24, 2026
This book was short and yet it still took me forever to read because it wasn’t good. The FMC acted like a child, the writing was just bad, the storyline was confusing…. I mean I should’ve DNFed tbh but I finished it bc I kept saying “it’s so short it’ll be done quick” but it was not done quick. My life kinda sucks rn and I’m so depressed and uninterested in reading and I’m legit worried I won’t hit my goal this year which would be crazy.
Genuinely I think I’m going insane, my mind will just get in these spirals that my life sucks and everyone else is living a better life than me and then I’ll just be miserable and so jealous.
Ugh anyways this book wasn’t good, was poorly written & had bad characters.
Genuinely I think I’m going insane, my mind will just get in these spirals that my life sucks and everyone else is living a better life than me and then I’ll just be miserable and so jealous.
Ugh anyways this book wasn’t good, was poorly written & had bad characters.
April 17, 2026
This was funny and cute and the MMC was great and the FMC was crazy and this just worked.
I liked it and I’ll read the next one too.
I liked it and I’ll read the next one too.
April 16, 2026
Teddy and her “sweetheart” Killian. I honestly devoured this book in one sitting. Will definitely reread it again soon.
They were so gone for each other as soon as they met and I loved it!!!! Such a wholesome read.
"Keep the doors locked," I tell her. She gives me a bright smile. "Got it." She gives me a thumbs-up. Fuck, she's cute.
“I'm cooked. I know without a doubt that I’ll never be the same.”
"What does Zolotse mean?" "Treasure." I melt a little inside. I’ve been referred to as a lot of things by a lot of people, but that was never one of them. "You think I'm a treasure?" "The rarest of them all."
“When I see wild red hair spread out across my chest and partly in my face, I relax. It was real, and she’s still here. Not only is she here, but she’s wrapped around me. She’s mine.”
“This is the first time I've felt truly alive. I enjoy watching her, talking to her, and every other little detail about her. She’s one of a kind. She’s also mine.”
“I offer her my hand, and she slips hers into mine without hesitation. I’m never letting her go.”
“We need to get married.” The wheel slightly jerks, but Killian rights it swiftly. “If we’re married, we can’t testify against each other.” I snap my fingers. “Right, that’s a thing?” “It is,” Killian agrees instantly. “I’ll find us a place to marry today.”
“All of her is having an effect on me. She's in my blood, the air I breathe. She's all over me. A part of me. She’s essential for my existence. I can’t imagine a life without her in it.”
They were so gone for each other as soon as they met and I loved it!!!! Such a wholesome read.
"Keep the doors locked," I tell her. She gives me a bright smile. "Got it." She gives me a thumbs-up. Fuck, she's cute.
“I'm cooked. I know without a doubt that I’ll never be the same.”
"What does Zolotse mean?" "Treasure." I melt a little inside. I’ve been referred to as a lot of things by a lot of people, but that was never one of them. "You think I'm a treasure?" "The rarest of them all."
“When I see wild red hair spread out across my chest and partly in my face, I relax. It was real, and she’s still here. Not only is she here, but she’s wrapped around me. She’s mine.”
“This is the first time I've felt truly alive. I enjoy watching her, talking to her, and every other little detail about her. She’s one of a kind. She’s also mine.”
“I offer her my hand, and she slips hers into mine without hesitation. I’m never letting her go.”
“We need to get married.” The wheel slightly jerks, but Killian rights it swiftly. “If we’re married, we can’t testify against each other.” I snap my fingers. “Right, that’s a thing?” “It is,” Killian agrees instantly. “I’ll find us a place to marry today.”
“All of her is having an effect on me. She's in my blood, the air I breathe. She's all over me. A part of me. She’s essential for my existence. I can’t imagine a life without her in it.”
April 3, 2026
Absolutely LOVED this book!!
I loved Killian and Teddy so much, their love story was so sweet and cute but also spicy and they know how to get it hot.
I loved the element of them be on a roadtrip and him doing things for her that she’s finally gotten to do that’s she always wanted to.
I loved the banter and the chemistry that they have that is instant and what their relationship unfolds into, neither of them were looking but what they found is so rare how could you let that go?
She loves him and doesn’t want him not in her life the when his secrets come to light she doesn’t walk away from him which I loved too, and he is changing… for the most part just for her.
Another amazing read from Lucy that I wish was available in paperback and I can’t wait to see what’s to come in Lily and Tristan’s story!!
5/5 Highly recommend reading this book and add to your TBR.
I did receive an ARC copy in exchange for my honest feedback, my thoughts and opinions are of my own making.
I loved Killian and Teddy so much, their love story was so sweet and cute but also spicy and they know how to get it hot.
I loved the element of them be on a roadtrip and him doing things for her that she’s finally gotten to do that’s she always wanted to.
I loved the banter and the chemistry that they have that is instant and what their relationship unfolds into, neither of them were looking but what they found is so rare how could you let that go?
She loves him and doesn’t want him not in her life the when his secrets come to light she doesn’t walk away from him which I loved too, and he is changing… for the most part just for her.
Another amazing read from Lucy that I wish was available in paperback and I can’t wait to see what’s to come in Lily and Tristan’s story!!
5/5 Highly recommend reading this book and add to your TBR.
I did receive an ARC copy in exchange for my honest feedback, my thoughts and opinions are of my own making.
April 3, 2026
Murder, mayhem and romance
You might think that a book about a contract killer who unalives several people over the course of the story would be dark. Yeah, nope. This one had me giggling more than anything.
Killian, the hero, is a stoic contract killer who decides to help out a colleague by doing a little reconnaissance. He meets the heroine, Teddy, and decides to keep her. Teddy is a madcap heiress on a mission. He's the murder and she's the mayhem. Together they are adorable.
This is an instalove, safe read. It definitely has an old screwball comedy vibe a la Bringing Up Baby. There is some explicit language and content. There's some great secondary characters and I can't wait to read Lily's story. I've always been a fan of Lucy Darlings books and this one didn't disappoint. I adored it.
You might think that a book about a contract killer who unalives several people over the course of the story would be dark. Yeah, nope. This one had me giggling more than anything.
Killian, the hero, is a stoic contract killer who decides to help out a colleague by doing a little reconnaissance. He meets the heroine, Teddy, and decides to keep her. Teddy is a madcap heiress on a mission. He's the murder and she's the mayhem. Together they are adorable.
This is an instalove, safe read. It definitely has an old screwball comedy vibe a la Bringing Up Baby. There is some explicit language and content. There's some great secondary characters and I can't wait to read Lily's story. I've always been a fan of Lucy Darlings books and this one didn't disappoint. I adored it.
April 15, 2026
This is a super sweet OTT Instalove story, with a sweet and naive Teddy and her grumpy hitman Killian. Killian gets tasked with stalking Teddy but everything changes when he sees her for the first time and when she thinks he is her new driver into freedom. Now Killian kind of kidnapped his woman and now he just has to make sure to keep her safe and happy. Now he has promised her to keep her friend safe and help her out of a situation.... well a bit of work on the way can't be bad 😏 right ??
Instalove, OTT, sweet, romantic , steamy, naive but fun FMC and an obsessed MMC, with a bit of action, but totally safe (dual virgins *gasp* I love it 😍 They were their One and Only in everything!!!!) with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 can't wait for Lily's und Tristans story☺️
Instalove, OTT, sweet, romantic , steamy, naive but fun FMC and an obsessed MMC, with a bit of action, but totally safe (dual virgins *gasp* I love it 😍 They were their One and Only in everything!!!!) with an awesome HEA 😍😍😍😍 can't wait for Lily's und Tristans story☺️
Review of advance copy
This is my first book by Lucy Darling but it certainly won't be my last!
The book was laugh out loud funny at times! But it also had a good story and it teased the next book at the end (can't wait for Lily and Tristan).
Teddy was so funny and naive at times. Killian fell as soon he saw her. And he went utterly obsessed and unhinged for her. It was awesome! Their relationship progressed over a week or so and they knew they were it for each other. I loved that there was not much drama and no 3rd act breakup!
Tropes:
*killer for hire
*virgin heroine
*virgin hero
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The book was laugh out loud funny at times! But it also had a good story and it teased the next book at the end (can't wait for Lily and Tristan).
Teddy was so funny and naive at times. Killian fell as soon he saw her. And he went utterly obsessed and unhinged for her. It was awesome! Their relationship progressed over a week or so and they knew they were it for each other. I loved that there was not much drama and no 3rd act breakup!
Tropes:
*killer for hire
*virgin heroine
*virgin hero
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 4, 2026
Teddy
Killian
Teddy wants to go kidnap her friend Lily who is being held by her guardian Tristan who she has a crush on but he won’t let her out of the house so they come up with a plan to escape.
Killian is a hitman who was hired by Tristan when he finds text messages between Teddy and Lily thinking someone is going to take Lily so he takes her on his business trip. Killian meets Teddy when she mistakes him for being her driver and he drives her around the country so she doesn’t think of Lily
Teddy was so naive
Dual V
He cums just from tasting her for the first time
Can’t wait for Lily and Tristan’s story
Killian
Teddy wants to go kidnap her friend Lily who is being held by her guardian Tristan who she has a crush on but he won’t let her out of the house so they come up with a plan to escape.
Killian is a hitman who was hired by Tristan when he finds text messages between Teddy and Lily thinking someone is going to take Lily so he takes her on his business trip. Killian meets Teddy when she mistakes him for being her driver and he drives her around the country so she doesn’t think of Lily
Teddy was so naive
Dual V
He cums just from tasting her for the first time
Can’t wait for Lily and Tristan’s story
April 12, 2026
Quirky, funny, at times horrifyingly funny. Interesting protagonists, their personalities, behavior, and interests. You never know what to expect from them.
I know what it's like to come home with enough plush animals of various sizes from a carnival.
If taking this story seriously, that means avoiding any contact with humans—who knows what people can be triggered by to destroy or eliminate others. Or people should be respectful and nice to each other.
Google Translate: "Zolotse" - Gold; treasure - "sokrovishche." I would interpret "Goldy" for "Zolotse.".
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I know what it's like to come home with enough plush animals of various sizes from a carnival.
If taking this story seriously, that means avoiding any contact with humans—who knows what people can be triggered by to destroy or eliminate others. Or people should be respectful and nice to each other.
Google Translate: "Zolotse" - Gold; treasure - "sokrovishche." I would interpret "Goldy" for "Zolotse.".
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 24, 2026
This is the fun and quirky story following Killian and Teddy and their mistaken identity and hilarious journey to forever. I laughed out loud while reading this I adored Killian and the quiet attention he gives Teddy showing her more than telling her how much he comes to care for her. Teddy is her own person and moves to what makes her happy. These two couldn't be more opposite but they work perfectly. Shorter and eays to read, fun and loveable characters, a lot of love, and a HEA make this a feel good must read story.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 29, 2026
I adored this book!
This has got to be one of my favourite books! I loved Teddy and Killian’s instant attraction and chemistry.
Teddy is such a laugh, she came out with some of the funniest comments or sayings! I love that she didn’t bat an eye at who Killian is and I love that Killian was her sweetheart who would do anything for her!
Honestly this book has it all,
• great plot and easy read
• humour
• spice
• amazing FMC who will have you laughing out loud
• overprotective and obsessive MMC who will do anything to make his teddy bear happy
Cannot wait to read Lily & Tristans story!
This has got to be one of my favourite books! I loved Teddy and Killian’s instant attraction and chemistry.
Teddy is such a laugh, she came out with some of the funniest comments or sayings! I love that she didn’t bat an eye at who Killian is and I love that Killian was her sweetheart who would do anything for her!
Honestly this book has it all,
• great plot and easy read
• humour
• spice
• amazing FMC who will have you laughing out loud
• overprotective and obsessive MMC who will do anything to make his teddy bear happy
Cannot wait to read Lily & Tristans story!
June 24, 2026
Dnf@18% the main heroine Teddy is just a stereotypical blonde rich girl and her way of speaking is getting on my nerves. I had hope that she was a sweet and generous girl who was smart and a bit naive but the way she talks a mile a minute is giving adhd with kid like innocence and a bit of a stupid vibe.
Killian likes her right from the start and i can’t fault him for that but for someone who is supposedly grumpy and mean, he is immediately taken and sweet to our slightly dumb main character who talks too much. I mean there was no being annoyed but still being attracted to her, which just defeats the point of reading the story for me.
Killian likes her right from the start and i can’t fault him for that but for someone who is supposedly grumpy and mean, he is immediately taken and sweet to our slightly dumb main character who talks too much. I mean there was no being annoyed but still being attracted to her, which just defeats the point of reading the story for me.
April 27, 2026
I absolutely loved this story; the characters have everything it takes to deliver a read filled with romantic, steamy, and comedic touches. Teddy is an innocent young woman who has lived in her mansion, surrounded by security and everything she holds dear in life; however, a journey to save her best friend leads her straight to Killian—a hitman hired to investigate her. From the moment they meet, Killian seizes the opportunity and keeps Teddy by his side. Everything happens during this journey, but the best part is the happy ending they share together. I can't wait for the next story!
April 29, 2026
Lightsabers And Crowns
Stranger danger just doesn’t exist for the FMC.
Tropes
- Recluse x Hitman
- Instalove
- Virgin MCs
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Her and 💀
- He’s Obsessed
- Rich
This story had happily ever after written in from the get go. While the sad parts of their upbringing/childhoods were highlighted, everything else was smooth sailing for the couple. They’re so cute together they will give you cavities. A quick under 200 page book that will make you smile and maybe sweat just a little bit.
3.75/5 ✨
3/5 🌶️
Stranger danger just doesn’t exist for the FMC.
Tropes
- Recluse x Hitman
- Instalove
- Virgin MCs
- Forced Proximity
- Touch Her and 💀
- He’s Obsessed
- Rich
This story had happily ever after written in from the get go. While the sad parts of their upbringing/childhoods were highlighted, everything else was smooth sailing for the couple. They’re so cute together they will give you cavities. A quick under 200 page book that will make you smile and maybe sweat just a little bit.
3.75/5 ✨
3/5 🌶️
March 25, 2026
This was a funny, quirky rom com. Teddy was whimsical and lived in her own world but had a heart of gold. Her antics made me laugh out loud. Killian was a hitman who fell hard and fast for Teddy. Teddy and Killian were completely opposites but fit perfect ly together. Killian was definitely morally grey with red flags waving but I found him endearing and sugary sweet with Teddy. This story made me smile throughout. Can't wait for Teddy's friend's book.
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